Virginia at Virginia Tech - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Virginia Cavaliers at Virginia Tech Hokies

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Saturday, November 28th 2026 (12:00 PM EST)
Lane Stadium - Blacksburg, VA  (ACC)

 
Cavaliers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Tony Elliott (22 - 26)
Avg Score : 31 - 20 (29 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9 - 3 (#14)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 5)
VT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Virginia -9  (SP+ UVA -21)
Projected Score: UVA: 32 - VT: 23 (54)
UVA Win prob: 74% | Cover: 48%
UVA Travel: 118 miles
Hokies (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach James Franklin (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 21 - 30 (26 - 32 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.9 - 7.1 (#73)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 5) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
 
Virginia's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29 Virginia vs NC State-5
Sat 9/12 Virginia vs Norfolk State-34.5
Sat 9/19 Virginia at West Virginia-8.5
Sat 9/26 Virginia vs Delaware-22.5
Sat 10/3 Virginia at Florida State-0.5
Sat 10/10 Virginia vs Syracuse-18.5
Sat 10/17 Virginia at SMU+5.5
Fri 10/23 Virginia vs Duke-6.5
Sat 10/31 Virginia at Wake Forest-1
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/14 Virginia vs California-10.5
Sat 11/21 Virginia vs North Carolina-14
Sat 11/28 Virginia at Virginia Tech-9

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Virginia's Schedule
Virginia Tech's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Virginia Tech vs VMI-23
Sat 9/12 Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion-3
Sat 9/19 Virginia Tech at Maryland+5
Sat 9/26 Virginia Tech at Boston College-0
Fri 10/2 Virginia Tech vs Pittsburgh+7.5
Sat 10/10 Virginia Tech at California+6
Sat 10/17 Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech+6.5
Sat 10/24 Virginia Tech at Clemson+14
BYE WEEK
Fri 11/6 Virginia Tech at SMU+17
Sat 11/14 Virginia Tech vs Stanford-7
Fri 11/20 Virginia Tech at Miami+27.5
Sat 11/28 Virginia Tech vs Virginia+9

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 5, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 5, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Virginia Tech's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UVA#64 (.18)42% (82)30.844% (63)3.04 (53)18041% (79)2393.56 (82)#17 (.06)37% (20)19.639% (30)37% (22)3.01 (17)44.111.4
VT#70 (.17)42% (84)21.448% (24)3.33 (12)18334% (131)1663.68 (70)#131 (.28)46% (123)30.245% (101)47% (123)4.34 (126)64.31.30.5
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UVA0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
VT0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UVA Offense1430.828.641.6%3.561224191802394.650%49%44%41%14%.18
VT Defense1230.231.645.6%4.340.5 - - - - - 52%46%45%47%13%.28
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UVA Defense1419.623.237.4%3.011.4 - - - - - 51%47%39%37%18%.06
VT Offense1221.42641.6%3.681.319350183166555%43%48%34%17%.17

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Virginia1432:1621.650%47%5.344.111.44.82.1330.7
Virginia Tech1229:1318.939%48%7.264.31.30.54.91.6026.8
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UVA Offense1450% (66)44% (63)38.9179.94.629 (11).19 (30)3.04 (53)81% (11)8% (23)1.06 (31)
VT Defense1252% (95)45% (101) - - - - .18 (110)3.01 (95)80% (122)9% (103)0.98 (78)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UVA Defense1451% (77)39% (30) - - - - .04 (33)2.75 (42)71% (70)9% (77)0.92 (46)
VT Offense1255% (27)48% (24)36.9183.2513 (107).2 (27)3.33 (12)70% (81)10% (95)0.97 (64)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UVA Offense1449% (71)41% (79)22.535.1239.16.810.618 (50)10 (60).24 (76)1.5 (73)32% (85)33% (34).36 (46)6% (65)1.9 (114)
VT Defense1246% (41)47% (123) - - - - - - 4 (100).42 (129)1.5 (57)28% (118)34% (121).51 (135)5% (118)2.1 (99)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UVA Defense1447% (53)37% (22) - - - - - - 14 (38).15 (24)1.5 (44)32% (59)23% (3).11 (8)9% (5)1.9 (25)
VT Offense1243% (110)34% (131)1526.6166.36.311.117 (61)9 (60).15 (113)1.7 (21)33% (95)26% (110).33 (58)7% (95)2.1 (37)

Virginia's Power Ratings
Virginia's Power Rating: 11.13  #34
Virginia's Offense Rating: 15.05  #57
Virginia's Defense Rating: 8.92  #28
2026 Talent Rating: 920.00  #29
Blue Chip Ratio: 2%  #73
Virginia's 2026 Expected Record: 9.0 - 3.0
Virginia's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 11.1  #31
Virginia's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8  #56
Virginia's Defense SP+ Rating: 18.1  #19

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 905.41
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9

Power Ratings Matchup
Virginia: 11.13   Virginia Tech: 2.145

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Virginia: 11.1   Virginia Tech: -10.1




Virginia Tech's Power Ratings
Virginia Tech's Power Rating: 2.145  #40
Virginia Tech's Offense Rating: 17.14  #35
Virginia Tech's Defense Rating: 12.75  #47
2026 Talent Rating: 974.00  #18
Blue Chip Ratio: 13  #30
Virginia Tech's 2026 Expected Record: 4.9 - 7.1
Virginia Tech's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.1  #105
Virginia Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.4  #109
Virginia Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.8  #96

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 905.41
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9


Virginia Scoring
Offense: 30.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 28.6
Defense: 19.6 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.2

Virginia's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Virginia 32
Virginia Tech 23

Projected Total Points: 54
Virginia Tech Scoring
Offense: 21.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 26
Defense: 30.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 31.6

Virginia Tech's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202511/29Virginia27Virginia Tech7Virginia -9.5Virginia53.5Under
202411/30Virginia Tech37Virginia17Virginia Tech -4.5Virginia Tech44.5Over
202311/25Virginia17Virginia Tech55Virginia Tech -2.5Virginia Tech52.5Over
202111/27Virginia24Virginia Tech29Virginia -7Virginia Tech63.5Under
202012/12Virginia Tech33Virginia15Virginia Tech -3Virginia Tech64.0Under
201911/29Virginia39Virginia Tech30Virginia Tech -1.5Virginia48.0Over
201811/23Virginia Tech34Virginia31Virginia -5Virginia Tech49.5Over
201711/24Virginia0Virginia Tech10Virginia Tech -7Virginia Tech48.0Under
201611/26Virginia Tech52Virginia10Virginia Tech -18.5Virginia Tech53.5Over
201511/28Virginia20Virginia Tech23Virginia Tech -3.5Virginia48.0Under
201411/28Virginia Tech24Virginia20Virginia -2Virginia Tech38.5Over
201311/30Virginia6Virginia Tech16Virginia Tech -13Virginia0
201211/24Virginia Tech17Virginia14
201111/26Virginia0Virginia Tech38
201011/27Virginia Tech37Virginia7
200911/28Virginia13Virginia Tech42
200811/29Virginia Tech17Virginia14
200711/24Virginia21Virginia Tech33
200611/25Virginia Tech17Virginia0
200511/19Virginia14Virginia Tech52
200411/27Virginia Tech24Virginia10
200311/29Virginia35Virginia Tech21
200111/17Virginia17Virginia Tech31
200011/24Virginia Tech42Virginia21
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Virginia Tech2186 Overs
Virginia345 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams14 - 109 - 34 - 15 - 2
Road Teams10 - 143 - 92 - 51 - 4

(#34) UVA at (#40) VT
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatUVAVT
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #34 #40
SP+SP+ #31 #105
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #29 #18
Blue ChipsBC% #73 #30
Virginia Notes
(2/15) Vibes: Hopeful, '25 was big boost, want more
(2/6) WR Edrine (#2 LY) arrested, no longer w team
(2/6) QB Pribula (Miz) is good, mobile, rec from injury
(2/6) RB 3 portals, good unit w depth & rotation
(2/6) WR counting on 3 portals & depth w limited exp
(2/6) OL good LY & has 3 back and decent depth
(2/6) DL added 7 portals, lots of G5 risers. Unclear
(2/6) LB corp strong that can go at least 6 deep
(2/6) CB & Saf each 4 portal adds. CB looks like big ?
(2/4) Overall talent #'s back to normal after '25 jump
(2/2) HC Elliott saved job LY, but now has to rebuild
Virginia Injury Report
Virginia Tech Notes
(2/17) Vibes: Very high, new Franklin era, talent, hope
(2/3) New staff w Franklin, DC Pry is a good one
(2/3) New OC Howle 1st time play caller (Co-OC PSU)
(2/3) QB Grunkemeyer was OK for bad spot LY. Not mobile
(2/3) RB Hawkins back, Davis (ULL) good add, good unit
(2/3) WR has 4 exp'd/productive options + good depth
(2/3) OL has lots of ? 4 w starting exp, poor grades
(2/3) DL has some exp'd parts, need depth to step up
(2/3) LBs have good exp but avg play. Have talent here
(2/3) CBs have 4 really good options, S has exp but ?
Virginia Tech Injury Report
Virginia on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCat
UVA OffVT Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #82 #123
ExplosiveExp #43 #67
PPAPPA #64 #131
PowerPwr #57 #47
SP+SP+ #56 #96
Pts POPPO #82 #126
HavocHav #39 #116
Virginia Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCat
UVA OffVT Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #63 #101
Run ExplRExp #31 #78
PPAExp #30 #110
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #53 #95
Stuff RateStuff #32 #107
TackleTak - NR
Virginia Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 50%
CategoryCat
UVA OffVT Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #79 #123
Pass ExplPExl #73 #57
PPAExp #76 #129
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #23 #103
DB HavocDB #65 #118
Virginia Tech on Offense
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 43%
CategoryCatVT OffUVA Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #84 #20
ExplosiveExp #67 #35
PPAPPA #70 #17
PowerPwr #35 #28
SP+SP+ #109 #19
Pts POPPO #70 #17
HavocHav #94 #23
Virginia Tech Run Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 43%
CategoryCat
VT OffUVA Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #24 #30
Run ExplRExp #64 #46
PPAExp #27 #33
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #12 #42
Stuff RateStuff #17 #68
TackleTak - NR
Virginia Tech Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 43%
CategoryCatVT OffUVA Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #131 #22
Pass ExplPExl #21 #44
PPAExp #113 #24
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #95 #77
DB HavocDB #95 #5
Program Comparison
VT 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'26 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5

UVA 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Up to Average P4

Weather Forecast
Playing in Lane Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Virginia beat Virginia Tech last year (27-7)
Virginia Tech beat Virginia in 2024 (37-17)
Virginia Tech beat Virginia in 2023 (55-17)

  
UVA's OC Des Kitchings (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Beau Pribula (Tr)18227067%19461197.2
Eli Holstein (Tr)7712562%10811268.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jekail Middlebrook (Tr)14075245.472
Solomon Beebe (Tr)5633866.081
Beau Pribula (Tr)9529763.149
Peyton Lewis (Tr)7029074.132
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jacquon Gibson (Tr)6361609.850
Dashawn Martin33507415.475
Jekail Middlebrook (Tr)40412310.348
Tyson Davis (Tr)25323212.936

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UVA's DC John Rudzinski (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Jones (Tr)665001
Kamren Robinson644221
Jalen McNair (Tr)502014
Maddox Marcellus493211
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Zion Wilson (Tr)4210641
Nnanna Anyanwu (Tr)217541
Fisher Camac446424
Jason Hammond333340
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Donavon Platt342006
Jalen McNair (Tr)502014
Fisher Camac446424

VT's OC Ty Howle (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Ethan Grunkemeyer (Tr)12317869%1339847.5
Nathan Totten (Tr)11100%120012.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Bill Davis (Tr)15876364.876
Marcellous Hawkins11874916.340
Jeffrey Overton Jr.2514615.838
Luke Reynolds (Tr)226013.026
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Que'Sean Brown (Tr)63842513.469
Ayden Greene31516316.667
Marlion Jackson (Tr)20370218.552
Luke Reynolds (Tr)2625709.922

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VT's DC Brent Pry (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kaleb Spencer679101
Jaquez White (Tr)6741111
Cam Chadwick (Tr)663124
Kemari Copeland488510
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kemari Copeland488510
Elhadj Fall254320
Jason Abbey172200
Cam Chadwick (Tr)663124
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaquez White (Tr)6741111
Thomas Williams321006
Isaiah Brown-Murray392005